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September 23, 2024 at 11:31 AM

A look at our latest project: The Poynter Report Podcast

Poynter Today we launch a new podcast based on the Poynter Report newsletter and hosted by senior media writer Tom Jones Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A look at our latest project: The Poynter Re…

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September 20, 2024 at 11:31 AM

X marks the spot for lots of misinformation

Poynter Elon Musk seemingly spends his days coming up with new ways to use his social media platform as a toy for misinformation and divisiveness Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   X marks the spot fo…

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September 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Boom! The king of breaking sports media news breaks news of his own

Poynter NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski dropped his biggest Woj Bomb yet: He is stepping away from his $7 million salary and high-profile gig at ESPN. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Boom! The king o…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

September 19, 2024 at 11:15 AM

Fact-checkers confront misinformation surge on Elon Musk’s X

Poynter Plus, X’s Community Notes and YouTube’s experiment Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. It’s easier to find misinformation on X… Latest research on the effectiveness of fact-checker warning labels… Adobe surveys consumers…

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September 18, 2024 at 1:01 PM

Honoree spotlight: Robin Roberts ⭐

Poynter Reserve your Bowtie Ball seat today—tickets are selling fast. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Meet the Bowtie Ball’s honoree: Robin Roberts Hi ,  On Nov. 16, acclaimed journalist Robin Roberts will b…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

September 18, 2024 at 12:34 PM

What we’ve learned about AI

Poynter So far… Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Image via Poynter A few months ago, a group of very smart people gathered at Poynter for a summit on artificial intelligence. I attended with the goal of doing …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 18, 2024 at 11:31 AM

What’s next for Kamala Harris and meeting the press?

Poynter Don’t be surprised if she focuses on giving interviews to local news about regional issues instead of talking big-picture issues with major networks Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   What’s n…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 7:50 PM

Secure your spot with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, stat!

Poynter Journalists can help their communities stay safe from respiratory illness mis- and disinformation in our latest webinar. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A trusted guide with an exclusive opportunity f…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 17, 2024 at 11:31 AM

Hey, Elon Musk, assassination jokes aren’t funny

Poynter Especially when the nation is completely on edge and the people you tweeted about are already facing death threats. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Hey, Elon Musk, assassination jokes aren’…

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September 16, 2024 at 11:31 AM

JD Vance continues to push conspiracy theory, blames media

Poynter Appearing on multiple news shows over the weekend, Trump’s running mate doubled down on the baseless claim that pets are being eaten in Ohio Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Blaming media, J…

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September 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Donald Trump says no more debates

Poynter He and his supporters are making the rounds criticizing debate moderators David Muir and Linsey Davis of ABC News Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump says there will be no more deb…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 5:16 PM

Inside Pulitzer-Winning Books & Journalism

Poynter Get tickets for an exclusive Poynter Community Conversation. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   If you have a passion for great books, you won’t want to miss our upcoming Poynter Community Conversation: …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Will there be another presidential debate?

Poynter Harris’s team says she’d do another. Trump’s team is trying to spin that as proof that she lost the first one. Trump himself is sending mixed signals. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Will th…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

September 11, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Take it back

Poynter ➕ other news from LION Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   After 10 years working in local news and 11 years covering the local news industry and training local journalists, I know the phrase “save local news” a…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 11, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Looking back at Tuesday night’s presidential debate

Poynter The moderators shined in doing something the first 2024 debate moderators didn’t do: a little fact-checking in real time Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Looking back at Tuesday night’s pres…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 2:56 PM

No direct reports but lots of big responsibilities?

Poynter Applications close Friday for Lead with Influence, designed for those who lead in big ways without direct reports. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   What participants say about Lead with Influence: 'It …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Get ready for tonight’s presidential debate

Poynter The last presidential debate changed the entire election. No one is expected to drop out after this one, but it could decide the next president. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Get ready fo…

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September 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Harris and Trump debate: What will the moderators do?

Poynter Will they call out the candidates when they say something misleading or untrue? Or will they leave the fact-checking up to the candidates? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Harris and Trump w…

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September 6, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Breaking down ESPN’s decision to use AI

Poynter ESPN says AI helps it cover ‘under-served sports.’ Journalists argue the network should just hire more journalists. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Breaking down ESPN’s decision to use AI t…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 5, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Trump takes his stump speeches to social media

Poynter Plus, the Poynter Institute's roundtables on the current state of the news industry, and is Tom Brady ready to tackle the broadcast booth? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump takes…

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September 4, 2024 at 2:49 PM

Join us TODAY for a state of the news discussion

Poynter Media industry experts, noted journalists discuss industry trends with Poynter Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Please join us today at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. or 3:45 p.m. Eastern, as Poynter President Neil B…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 1:42 PM

This training = new revenue, new subscribers, new thinking

Poynter Applications close this week for our pioneering Digital Transformation Program, designed to help public media elevate and improve. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   A road map for public media Applic…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Oh look, it’s hope

Poynter (Hope backed with evidence. Relax.) Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Years ago, I went to the annual conference for Local Independent Online Publishers, and it was small enough that everyone there took turns …

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

September 4, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Brian Stelter returns to CNN

Poynter The network's former media reporter says he has learned a lot since he was fired in 2022, and he's ready to share. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Brian Stelter returns to CNN Media…

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  Tom Jones I Poynter · [email protected]

September 3, 2024 at 11:30 AM

The future is not all bleak: Poynter on the state of journalism

Poynter Poynter president Neil Brown discusses a new report on trends -- and some reasons for optimism Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The future is not all bleak: Poynter president Neil Brown talk…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 30, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Kamala Harris’ first interview as a presidential nominee

Poynter CNN's Dana Bash asked tough, fair questions of the candidate and her running mate, and both did an admirable job answering them. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Looking back at Kamala Harri…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 29, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Former politician convicted of murdering journalist

Poynter Plus, two years after she lost, a federal appeals court revives Sarah Palin's defamation suit against The New York Times. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Former politician convicted of murd…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 28, 2024 at 12:29 PM

News isn't free - the song

Poynter “You get what you pay for, right?” Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Screen shot, Oklahoma Media Center Every now and then, we get a very catchy and educational song with an important message. Think Sc…

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August 28, 2024 at 11:41 AM

CNN lands first big Kamala Harris interview

Poynter Vice presidential nominee Tim Walz will join Harris in interview Thursday night with Dana Bash Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   CNN lands first big Kamala Harris interview Photo: c…

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  The Poynter Institute · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 1:30 PM

Your voice is powerful. Let us help you amplify it.

Poynter Highlights from Poynter's transformative, four-day seminar designed to help journalists of color find their voices. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   'It was a powerful experience.' The above sentime…

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August 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Inside the Pulitzer Prizes is just one month away 🗓️

Poynter Secure your spot before tickets sell out. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Have you ever been curious about the experience of winning a Pulitzer Prize or the selection process behind the award? Join us…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 27, 2024 at 11:29 AM

Will Donald Trump and Kamala Harris actually debate?

Poynter Trump keeps dropping hints that he might not want to participate, and his campaign accused Harris’ of playing games over muted microphones Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Will Donald Trump …

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August 26, 2024 at 11:30 AM

The wacky media reaction to RFK Jr.’s Trump endorsement

Poynter The people closest to Kennedy are madly fleeing in the other direction, multiple outlets have reported. It’s utterly bizarre. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   The wild and wacky media reacti…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 23, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Media reaction to Kamala Harris’ acceptance speech

Poynter It was a speech that wowed not only the obviously partisan crowd in Chicago, but many of the media commentators covering it. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Media reaction to Kamala Harris’…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 22, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Who has been the DNC’s most surprising speaker?

Poynter It’s Stephanie Grisham, a former White House press secretary for Donald Trump who now supports Kamala Harris for president Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Who has been the DNC’s most surpris…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 21, 2024 at 12:29 PM

This newsroom is growing 😮

Poynter No really. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   The headquarters for The Star Tribune in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on May 5, 2023. (Shutterstock) On Sunday, The Star Tribune announced a big change in its na…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 21, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Big deal or no deal: media complaints at the DNC

Poynter Journalists attending the convention have a few grievances. The organizers — and the public — seem unconcerned. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Big deal or no deal: media complaints at the …

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August 20, 2024 at 1:30 PM

A cautionary AI tale

Poynter Poynter's AI experts have advice for newsrooms that haven't yet started thinking through their AI ethics: It's time to start. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Alex Mahadevan (left) speaks during a panel…

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August 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Meet Robin Roberts -- Bowtie Ball tickets on sale now 🎟️

Poynter Secure your spot before tickets sell out. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Get tickets today: Poynter Institute’s Bowtie Ball honoring Robin Roberts Hi ,  We are excited to announce that award-winnin…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 20, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Another critical week in this long political news cycle

Poynter With the torch passed from Joe Biden to Kamala Harris, the DNC will continue to ramp up its message, concluding with Harris’ speech Thursday night. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Another c…

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August 19, 2024 at 11:30 AM

How PolitiFact will cover this week’s DNC

Poynter Kamala Harris catapulted into becoming the Democratic nominee and turned what looked to be a runaway victory into a virtual dead heat. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   A convention unlike an…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Pressing for the release of Austin Tice

Poynter Tice, a Marine veteran, was covering the Syrian civil war as a freelance journalist when he disappeared on Aug. 14, 2012. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Just a quick note before we get sta…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 14, 2024 at 12:29 PM

Need $$$?

Poynter Here’s your guide to grant writing Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Depending on when (and if) you studied journalism, there’s likely a lot you’re learning on the job as our industry changes/adjusts/flails/co…

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August 13, 2024 at 2:52 PM

Announcing our 2024 Bowtie Ball honoree

Poynter Poynter's annual celebration of journalism honors someone who's a trusted journalist, authentic storyteller and cancer survivor. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Meet this year's recipient of the Poynt…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Trump returns to X and Elon Musk embraces him

Poynter In an ‘interview’ delayed due to technical glitches Monday night, Musk teed up Trump to say pretty much whatever he wanted Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Donald Trump returned to X and Elo…

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August 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM

NBC and the Paris Olympics were a match made in TV heaven

Poynter After sluggish ratings in the recent Olympics, NBC saw a major bounceback in the 2024 Games, including a 76% jump from Tokyo Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   NBC and the Paris Olympics were …

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August 9, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Wyoming reporter uncovers competitor using AI-generated quotes

Poynter A reporter resigned and the Cody Enterprise attached corrections to four articles after a competitor noted quotes that appeared real — but weren’t Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good morni…

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  International Fact-Checking Network · [email protected]

August 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Fact-checking 2024’s largest election

Poynter Plus 10 tips for fact-checkers Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. How the Shakti Collective did its work … Getting a newsroom ready to fact-check elections … Defending fact-checkers in the face of harassment … A new con…

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  Tom Jones | Poynter · [email protected]

August 8, 2024 at 11:30 AM

New York Times adds 30K subscribers

Poynter Much of its growth was driven by a ‘bundle’ of news, cooking and games. The company has stayed profitable while many news organizations struggle. Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   OPINION   Good mornin…

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  Kristen Hare | Poynter · [email protected]

August 7, 2024 at 12:34 PM

Wanna catch up?

Poynter There’s … well, there’s a lot of news Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Wait, how is it August already? I’m unsure, but I can tell you I’ve been collecting a lot of news to share with you. Let’s start with a …

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